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Friday, July 30, 2010

THE FIREPLACE...

Hello everyone! Since Donna's SNS party's theme is mantels, I thought I would put together a quick post so I could link up to her fabulous party.

If you've visited my blog before, you know that my home was built in 1979 and had all the original finishes when we bought it. That alone should paint a pretty picture for you, but I included a before picture just to make sure you have a clear picture of the "horror" (aaah!) that it was before we remodeled it.

It's kind of funny, because I was just doing a little fluffing to the mantel today, so I've already changed my display. It's still not quite done, so I'll have to show that in a later post.

My husband tore out all the brick in one day (what a trooper!) and we re-used it to build the new fireplace. (I warned you it was scary!)

I designed the fireplace from inspirational photos from various books and we had a carpenter rebuild it for us.

I found the french door mirror at my favorite antiques shop, Good Goods.

It fit perfectly above the mantel and gave it more grandeur.

My husband and I installed the bead board around the base,

and then we painted everything white to unify all the different elements.

Hi Jo!I sure do love your home! Everything you put together is so charming and full of character - it doesn't even look the same room. I'm always amazed at the 70s...and 80s and 90s trends. I have a window similar to yours but with clear glass...I would love to have mirrors put in. Thanks for all great inspiration ~ I love seeing pictures of your home.HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!Sarah

oh wow, what a fireplace! I especially love the fence, and the mirror on top makes it even more beautiful! But the best thing is, you built it yourself! That's a complete different story.... You must be very proud of it.Does it heat the whole room?

I wish you a wonderful weekend, I'm going to see my brother and I'm really excited about that!

I am sooooo glad you came for a visit at my site because it brought me to yours. You have a BEAUTIFUL home and decorated exactly the way I want my home to look. You have done a great job and I am now your newest followers. Thanks for the nice comments on my kitchen. Yours is beautiful also.... and much bigger :)

Oooh! I have major fireplace envy! The brick on our fireplace looks alot like your "before" photo. What an amazing difference! I really love the mirror above, and the gate in front is so neat. I also really love the giant candlesticks, did you make them? So cool!

Ohhh...what a beautiful fireplace and mantel! I love, love, LOVE the mirrored french door that you added above the mantel...it looks fabulous! I also love the old garden gate that you're using in front of the firebox! I would have never thought to do that...I love that idea! I have an old scrolly, iron garden gate that I use behind my desk in my studio. I found that it works great for placing photos, notes, etc. Anyway, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful fireplace and mantel with us today! I love your home!!!

You're right, the fireplace was just a bit scarry before! You've done a fantastic job, its gorgeous and I love, love the old garden gate as a fireplace screen! I'm so envious, I don't have a fireplace in my little cottage. :(Warm wishes, ~Brooke

The new look of the fireplace is great. You would never had known if you didn't show the before picture. My favorite is the mirror window above the mantel. I might have to borrow that idea, I am not liking the mirror I have right now. Thank you for your lovely comments. Have a great weekend.

LOL! You wanna know what I just did after looking at the photo of your fireplace? Yup. Looked at mine to see how I could make it better! lol! See what you do to me?! :) Anyway, what a transformation, Jo! I love the gate, love the plant in the bucket, and the vintage posts on each side. Beautiful!.......................oops. Sorry. Was looking at my fireplace again......

The 70's have definitely left the building, Jo! This is so pretty and it opens up the room so much more than a wall of dark brick. The horizontally placed door looks amazing above the mantel. Thanks for taking my button. hugs, Sue

Hi "Jo"You need to show hubby my desk bring him over :)Then let him see your vision. He will trust you, ask him to look around your beautiful home, and then say would it be a mistake...There are no mistakes in the world of flea market shabby, only GREAT! out-comes :)

Be inspired girl with a home like yours, he has got to say yes to you :)

PS. Tell if he does not like it you will let him go buy a new one, that will win him over...He, he, he, he!!!Hugs and kisses.

Ooooooh! oh, oh! Thank you big time for such a great inspiring comment you left for me!

Hi Jo! Hmmmm....the progress with MY fireplace? I do believe it's at a complete standstill for the moment. I put things on. I take things off. I move things around again and again. (I feel like I'm doing some kind of weird dance or something...) Guess I have to go back to just staring at yours for more inspiration.... lol!

About Me

Hi there! My name is Jojeana. I've been a stay-at-home mom of my two precious daughters for the past 12 years now. I have a passion for decorating my home with the antique and vintage pieces I've collected over the years, as well as a passion for gardening. Through blogging, I've also discovered a new-found passion for photography. Being creative has always been a big part of my life in one way or another and something I feel inclined to do. This blog is my place for me to express that. Thanks for visiting!